Where to Stay on Oahu Hawaii
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Where should you book your hotel when you visit Oahu? With so many hotel choices on Oahu, I'll help you narrow it down to a neighborhood that suits you best. We'll discuss all the options on Oahu including Waikiki, Ko Olina, Northsore, and the Windward side of Oahu.
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Where most of the hotels on Oahu are located. And where most people stay. All the major brands. Oceanfront will be expensive, but you can get some good deals a couple blocks inland.
Pros:
Lots of choice
Ocean Views
Close to the beach
Protected swimming areas
Lots to do at night
Lots to do in walking distance
Lots of restaurants
An ABC on every block!
Cons
Expensive (Hotel, Parking, Food)
Traffic
Busy
Touristy
Noisy
Homeless
Feels like a city on the beach. Like the Las Vegas strip by the sea.
Suggested hotels:
Marriott Waikiki $200-500
Westin Moana Surfrider $250-650
Sheraton Waikiki $300-900
Hilton Hawaiian Village $200-450
Military check out the Hale Koa - From $119
Like the “action” but not the crowds?
Check out the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel $180-$320
The rest of Honolulu
Ala Moana
Ala Moana Hotel -- right next to Ala Moana Mall, and a 5 minute walk to Ala Moana beach. A bargain at $150-260
Kahala
The Kahala Resort On the other side of Diamond Head. Built in 1964 as a Hilton, then a Mandarin Oriental. Set on a semi-private beach. Not next to any other hotels.
Every U.S. president from Lyndon Johnson to George W. Bush has stayed at the resort. Runs $400-650
Around the airport
3 hotels around the airport… I don’t know why you’d want to stay here unless you are flight crew.
Ko Olina
A fairly new resort area with 4 manmade lagoons on the South West corner. The Disney Aulani hotel put this place on the map. My favorite place to stay. 4 Seasons, and Marriott Vacation Club.
Pros:
Beautiful protected beaches with snorkeling
Well manicured
Golf Course
Relaxing atmosphere
Cons:
Less choice than Waikiki (for everything, hotels, food)
Not much around Ko Olina (Costco, Target, Foodland, Zippys, 10min to Kapolei)
I like the Four Seasons: $600-1000
Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club: $300-700
Makaha
1 Hotel, the Hawaiian Princess -- right on Makaha Beach. Plenty of VRBO and AirBNB at the Makaha Valley Towers a bit inland. About $200/night
Pros:
Off the beaten path
Secluded
Inexpensive
Not many tourists
Cons:
Far from everything
High crime rate - Vehicle break ins common
North Shore
Hawaii’s most famous surf breaks -- banzai pipeline. Easy going laid back atmosphere. Hawaii without the mega resorts.
Pros:
Less crowded beaches (in the summer)
Food trucks, garlic shrimp
Cons:
Winter brings huge waves
Biggest hotel on the North Shore is the Turtle Bay Resort with 400 rooms. Basically at the Northern tip of Oahu. It has it’s own private beach, 2 golf courses… definitely a relaxing all inclusive kind of place. Basic rooms go for $250-$400+
Round the bend on the east side is the Courtyard by Marriott with 140 rooms. A bit cheaper around $200. The pro of this hotel is the proximity to the Polynesian Cultural Center.
East Side (Known as Windward)
Towns of Kailua, Kaneohe. Not much in the way of hotels out here. Mostly B&B. But really nice, quiet beaches. And only a 30 minute drive in to Waikiki.
If you’re just in Oahu for a short time… 2-3 days… do Waikiki. Easier to get around and most of the major attractions are there.
If you’re on Oahu for a week, I’d suggest splitting your time between Waikiki, and either Ko Olina, or the North Shore.
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Have you ever stayed on Hawaii Island (Big Island) ?
Hey Chris, not sure if you've mentioned this in any of your Oahu videos, but a great way to see the island very inexpensively is to take the city bus. If you have around 4 hours, you can take a bus from Waikiki to the north shore and back, stopping in every little town along the way. I did it with a friend last time I was there and it was a great way to circle the island. I think a day pass on The Bus is around five bucks.
My husband and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. It’s a 10 minute walk to the beach but we only paid $140 a night both times and they Have complimentary breakfast!
Zoe Guenther what type of breakfast if you don't mind me asking?
@@camxdidxthat I have stayed at Holiday Inn it's complimentary like bagels, cereal, muffins, milk, juice. Before Covid they used to serve hot breakfast bacon, waffles, pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs. Now you can get egg sandwiches prepacked but breakfast is good.
Wife and I stayed at an airbnb right literally across from the waterfall at the Hawaiian grand village. $92 per night saved thousands of dollars
Good deal :)
Can you share which place, if appreciate it
Where please?!
Those cheap rentals in homes many not legal any longer. Only those who had a permit and many restrictions now added to home owners. News said was cutting into hotel business plus foreigners buy homes to rent out and the owners live in Calif not Hawaii. So changes made. 10million tourists in Hawaii 2019.
My husband and I stayed at courtyard on the north shore for our honeymoon. I loved it! It was quiet and so relaxing!! On our other trips, we’ve stayed in Waikiki for the exact reason you stated-we didn’t have to rent a car. Car rentals can add up quick-with parking fees, valet, etc. This was a very helpful video!
Courtyard by Marriott/North Shore, fronting Polynesian Cultural Center. VERY much removed from hustle/bustle of WKK, along w/Turtle Bay Resort, only hotels located Anywhere along NS
Hi Chris also the resort fees added on to the rooms are a big rip off! Just another way to make money. I’ll be looking into Air BnB next time. Thanks for your advice and have a good day! 😁🇦🇺
Yeah.. I hate resort fees.. Grrr!
@@YellowProductions Wish I had a dollar for every time you said "WAIKIKI" I'd be able to stay there for free :O)
As a Hawaiian, you did a good job with breaking down Oahu’s visitors lodging areas. The smallest correction with calling the windward town of Kailua, Kalua. For us, Kalua is a method of cooking, usually in the ground or an imu or ground oven. Otherwise pretty accurate. My favorite hotels in Waikiki is the Halekulani and the Royal Hawaiian. Mahalo.
I absolutely love hawaii, it's people, language, culture and land! The most beautiful in the world. ❤❤ love from NJ.
you always read my mind, you posted Venice beach one week before my trip, and two weeks ago i was in Vegas, now i'm planning a trip to Hawaii in October, so i've been doing research on Airbnb and hotels in Waikiki. Great job!
We must have a great psychic connection! :)
@@YellowProductions By the way, I live in Thailand, so i've been watching those Thailand clips recently as well :) However, is it possible if you can add more info of how to travel between islands in Hawaii? Is airplane the only choice? Thnx
I'm planning to go back to Oahu in 2020. Great video for prospective vacationers!
things mo ved fast. We went to Honolulu/ Waikiki in May 2019 and construction was everywhere we could hardly enjoy Waikiki. Glad to see things have calmed down. We stayed across rhe street at Mariott and rooms were much cheaper and complementary breakfast.
My favorite is the Hilton Hawiian village. I prefer the vibe of the west end of Waikiki.
Hilton Hawaiian village is very nice, I stayed there once. The tower I stayed in also had a balcony.
You have the best Videos about Hawaii! Thank you for the plethora of information my man! We’re headed to Hotel Ilikai in Waikiki in one week! You’re the man! Safe travels!
Aloha Orrin!
I always stay at the Moana surfrider ,expensive but very beautiful classy and location and history off the hotel just amazing, also I feel it's not like you go to Hawaii all the time so why not definitely my favorite hotel
I’m splitting my time 6 nights at the outrigger Waikiki beach and 4 nights at the turtle bay up on the north shore. Going beginning of sept
I've always wanted to try put the Turtle bay! Hope you had an awesome time
Great review. Originally from Honolulu so really enjoyed you bringing me back home.
Aloha Grant!
I stayed at the Alohilani Resort last year in March. It was very nice. In Waikiki.
Your standing near my hotel,outrigger beach resort,I just loved staying there,I wish I was there now ☹️
Amazing video covering all the areas of Oahu pointing out some pros and cons, stating preferences but not too blatant and not too subtle; just enough to nudge you to make the right decision and with that, a direction.
I'm traveling to Oahu in August, not the best time; but I have a pretty good idea on where to stay.
Thanks so much!!
Thanks Raquel!
Chris... another hotel most Everyone overlooks is Pagoda Hotel & Floating restaurant, blocks away from Ala Moana SC but outside of WKK proper. Also, have heard their Sunday Brunch buffet is XLNT....
Thanks for the tip!
Doing the split stays late next month. First time in Oahu so used my Hilton points to book 3 nights at the HHV and booked another 3 night at a nice AirBnb in Khulia. Looking forward to my trip!
Nice!
Visit Kapolei. inexpensive to eat many places. Beaches not crowded as in Honolulu.
The Sound of water & Night view is PRICELESS 🏖🏞!
Dang I’m glad to have hotel benefits. 200-600 a night is insane
Driving around Waikiki is nuts with all the one way streets.
Outrigger Waikiki was awesome! The beach is at the back door of the hotel (where the restaurant overlooks the beach)! Absolutely beautiful at night! AND, the major stores such as Saks, Coach, Ballenciaga, etc is out the front door of the hotel lol
Drinking game: take a shot everytime he says Waikiki...
I'm already wasted 4 minutes into the clip
I'll heading back this summer can't wait.... they do say, it's expensive, but myself as much as I love being at an oceanfront hotel, I do find airbnb still the best value ( much cheaper than hotels, no resort fee & you generally have a kitchen so no need to eat out every time.) I do prefer the beginning of Waikiki close to the canal...easy walking distance to the Ala Mona shopping mall, the cheaper restaurants & magic island which I do prefer since it's much more less tourists. The bus is quite efficient and a cheap way to explore the island..... Kailua/Lanikai is another area of O'ahu which I do enjoy spending time & is easily accessible by public bus. This time I will be checking out some interior waterfalls & Chinatown also will be checking out past Ward shopping sites for some cool restaurants. I just luv Hawaii & each time I visit I always find something new to discover. I see you enjoy being in Hawaii & I find your vlogs with great tips. I was fortunate enough last year to stay at the Wakiki Parc Hotel before its closure for renovations...under $200 a night, with breakfast, parking and access to the oceanfront lux sister hotel, The Halekulani, with no resort fees, it was the best Waikiki hotel experience. However, you can have just as much fun staying at a private condo. Either way, if you plan ahead, there is still value to be found even in Waikiki. Happy travels🏄♂️🏄♀️🌈🏖🍍
Enjoy your trip Ju!
i watched this cause we are going here soon so i told my dad and he said we are going to stay there and we are excited
Cool tips and info brah. Air BnB in Waikiki all day everyday, I've paid as little as NZ$43 - NZ$125 per night, 2 blocks back from the beach, private room with own ensuite, plus kitchen and wash/dryer, it's why I can afford to return so many times (8 times in 3 years) Love Waikiki. Shaka brah!
What air b&b did you stay at?
We love the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We always receive excellent service there. ❤️
Well of course if you pay me that kind of money I'll let you take a shit on my living room floor. AND I'll even give e a roll of toilet paper.
SOOOO HELPFUL THANK YOU SO MUCH
My pleasure Natasha!
I like the Marriott Courtyard just two blocks from the beach, no resort fee.
A great summary of the lodging options around Oahu.
Thanks Jonnie!
Thank u Bro keep up loading more when u can ,very very informative
Cheers
Thank you for this video! I’m going to Hawaii for my graduation present most likely and my parents have been trying to find a good hotel. Obviously we will follow the Hawaii COVID rules etc but I just wanted to say thank you!
My pleasure Exatal! Enjoy Hawaii!
Mai Tais Bar, Royal Hawaiian.
Thank you for your Tipps. My Cup of tea would be the North Shore and East North Shore. Maybe one day I can afford making a Hawaii Trip from Germany ;-)
North shore is beautiful
You gave great information! Excellent travelling info vlog. Will now subscribe
Thanks Wendy!
This video was very helpful! Thank you!
Thanks Felicia!
We stayed at the Kahala Resort on Oahu and it was magnificent! Gorgeous hotel, first rate service, privacy friendly beach (super not busy) and they have their own dolphin cove! Definitely would recommend even though it’s pricy but worth every single penny! And only a ten min or so drive from Waikiki
Well done, very helpful!!!!
Thanks Clint!
Royal Hawaiian. You were standing in front of it for so much of the video.
Well that settles it were stay on the North Shore
Aloha Bed and Breakfast in Hawaii Kai on Oahu is a wonderful bed and breakfast. I've stayed there twice and it is not expensive and you get breakfast. There are many of things to do on that side, like the best snorkeling spot -Hanauma Bay.
plumeria8357 have a look on TripAdvisor that place got some very bad reviews.
@@louisecaldwell6911 Can't see why. I hope to go back again. I sometimes wonder what people who give bad reports have to gain, especially after I have found it to be a great place.
@@louisecaldwell6911 Thanks Louise. I will look.
@@louisecaldwell6911 Hi Louise. I went to Trip Advisor and of 43 reviews they only got 2 negative reviews. All the rest that I saw were 4.0 or very good, which is the same experience that I had. And their overall rating was 4.0. To me its a hidden gem on Oahu and very affordable. And the owners were most gracious. You might want to consider it.
Love your videos! Thank you!
Hello, Chris. How is the Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger? I’m staying there next month.
How new is Ko Olina?! I was in a wedding party there when I was 18. I'm 33 now. The Disney resort is fairly new. But Ko Olina is at least 15 if not 20 years old.
Alohilani with the big fish tank in the lobby had very little fish. The lobby and common areas had very dirty carpets. The lobby toilets were very filthy. The elevators are very tight and old. Our room AC wasnt working, our bathroom was very tight like a tiny closet with 1 sink and the seat cover was cracked, the sliding doors in the room are not double-pane so you can clearly hear the noise on main road, they refuse to clean your room even if you ask as they said their policy is to clean every 2 days. Very dirty hotel. We tried to get to their tennis courts upstairs and followed the signs but when we opened the door there were a bunch of dirty plates behind the door along the wall. We moved to Sheraton family suite $1500/night...expensive but a real 5 star hotel. Clean. Hilton Hawaiian Village is good if they dont stick you in a room that hasnt been renovated. Prince is a good value hotel. Ala Moana Mall is the biggest outdoor mall in the world.
I love this video very informative. Thank you.
Thanks Ma!
Thank you so much for the info
My pleasure Israel!
Hey I wanted to say I love your vids.. keep doing what you’re doing
Thanks Latino Tfue!
I always stay at the Hilton Hawaii Village. I save up my Hilton points and don't pay for the room or the Activity Fee. If your a Gold or Diamond member and reserved just a standard room, you can get a free upgrade with an ocean view
A note for the Hale Koa. It's not just for military. It's also for retired military and federal employees. Cost is based on grade or rank. Anyone can eat there and you pay no tax. Only militar or retired military and dependents can shop there. I stay at the Hilton and shop at the Hale Koa or military bases since my husband is retired military. The Navel Exchange NES is the largest shopping exchange in the Pacific and not on any military base. Not too far from airport. Got my ukelele there. Be sure to have your ID to get in and you can bring a guest. They can't shop.
@ 14:33 I feel like your room is not decorated in hawaiian style as it should ! There should be more flowers drawings and all kind of colors that reflect the Hawaiian way of life !!! It needs to change so you can really feel how we see things and how much we care about you and your comfort. The Hawaiian experience is truly something wonderful but your room doesn't reflect it enough !
Don't worry I'm on it !
-Pizza but the crust taste like ramen
great vid Chris, thanks so much! we stayed at Hotel Renew on our last trip, and it was great. However, if it weren't for Pearl Harbor, we would not stay on Oahu.... too much like LA :-)
Please do a review on Hilton Hawaiian Village soon!
Already got one. Watch it here: th-cam.com/video/2iNR6NX3cTo/w-d-xo.html
:) I’m here!!! I made y’all!! The flight was bad at all 13 hrs and I love this place! I took all your review and it helped sooo much! Thanks!
My only thing is why are their so many Chinese people here?!
NOW I WANNA GOOOOOOOOOOO
The New Otani hotel was there when grandpa Richard visited in 1981. At what point do you think it will be called the Old Otani hotel?
Hah! The Japanese love to call things "New" --. Maybe they will open a 2nd hotel called the "Really New Otani" :)
LOL
Good info. Thank you!
Thanks Norman!
We’ll be in Oahu mid June maybe we’ll catch you there
Try the Imperial on Lewers! Great location.
Thanks for the tip Jon!
@@YellowProductions Message me if you want to try it out.
Hi--Would you recommend a taxi or prepaid transfer from HNL to the Marriott in Waikiki? Not sure what the average cost is? thank you!
Taxi
Very informative
Thanks Lawrence!
I stayed at the ambassador hotel is a good hotel 👌
Chris a good place to stay 3 star hotels good price if possible.
Hi Chris are these hotels hard to get into in July to get reservations
It's busy in July for sure.. but Oahu does have alot of hotel rooms so that helps
Hello! Thank you for your Hawaii videos. They have been tremendously helpful in planning our honeymoon! One question- every review of a hotel near Waikiki Beach mentions the crowds, long lines and loud people (even right now in July 2021). I was wondering if going closer to the canal would be a little les congested and a little more quieter? What is your experience with this? Also, I am very interested in renting a condo/house from Captain Cooks Resorts (Canal House). Do you have any input on these rentals? Thanks for your insight!
Waikiki is just crowded... for less noise I'd get an "oceanfront" room... some place like the Royal Hawaiian. I find the Southern side of Waikiki to be the least crowded usually... like around the Marriott.
Flossing is fun
As a resident of Kapolei, the city about 15 to 10 minutes away from Ko'olina, I can say that it is the best shot you have at affordable dinning if your staying at Ko'olina, there are like a bunch of mc donalds, wendy's, burger kings, etc, as soon as you come into Kapolei from Ko'olina, you'll be greeted by a home depot on the left and right next to that home depot is a mc donalds, not to mention a wendy's further down the right to that turn. And yea a hell ton of markets and even a walmart.
And Zippys! :)
You're the BEST!
Thank you for the tips! I was wondering about if you stay for a week if you should stay in one hotel or stay in a couple of them. I like the idea of staying in Waikiki for a part of the trip and then somewhere else like the North Shore for the other part. Variety is a great thing!
Variety of the spice of life! :)
So 1 week is 3500 dollars just for the hotel???? Hawaii is out..
The shore to the Beach looks short
You forgot the hostel. $49.00 per night!!! It's right next to the Marriott!!
Didn't know there is one! Have you stayed? How is it?
I love Hawaii ~ want to stay at TRUMP resort next time!
What about the Hilton hotel? Next to the village
The Hilton Hawaiian Village I recommend. The Hilton Waikiki isn't as good in my opinion.. but it's cheaper because it's a block inland from the beach
courtyard marriott waikiki has no resort fee
Aston? Hyatt Regency? Recommend or not?
I'm staying at the Hyatt Regency on our trip this summer if that's worth anything to you :)
@@YellowProductions Nice. Thanks. We are thinking about booking for the 4th of July weekend. Take care. KB from KB&family (youtube).
Go to Upper mid west
What about the Hyatt ?
I haven't stayed there yet.. but we will be on our upcoming trip.. so stay tuned for the video review of the Hyatt
We get it. Not necessary to repeat Waikiki .........
I much prefer the way less crowded Maui. And we have a friend of the family who lets us use his condo there for free, so yeah we’re lucky.
@Jeff Webb The condo we stay at is in Kaanapali. And yes, I agree that a condo is the ideal situation for a Hawaiian vacation, or probably most vacations for that matter. Last time we used the condo we insisted on buying him a new TV because all he had was a very small older one, and we stayed for a whole two weeks and felt like we had to get him something.
@@Trainy2 do you mind sharing the information on the condo?
Is Waikiki beach that packed in late November? We plan on staying at the Westin or Hilton
It's pretty much packed all the time!
The Waikiki Grand has balcony rails that are wayyy too low....felt 3rd world unregulated.
There is no big area of public parking for beautiful man made beach. Koliea. (Sp) hotel paid lots to construct their private beach. Only a handful public parking spots, lot closes 5pm to keep non customers of hotel out, the guests jog, professional pictures taken, music on beach front Great lounge chairs are for guests of hotels. All Restaurants in area post, customer parking only or tow. There is a public area but it's not in front of the beautiful hotels or their beach w their lounge chairs, umbrellas or few trees. It's for their guests who pay big bucks.
AirBnB is the way to go in Oahu, but the government is cracking down on them because of the hotels. They're making AirBnb rentals a 30 day minimum during the summer, and it's probably going to be year long in the future. The hotel industry in Oahu is just awful.
hey where are those cheap hotels dog the bounty hunter would look for criminals at ?
How many times did he say - Waikiki - 😆 almost every 6 seconds
It's a good drinking game.. drink every time I say Waikiki!
Have you ever thought of painting your mic to match your shirt?
Brasileiros pra lembrar do eu a patroa e as crianças????
Kailua is pronounced KAI-(Rhymes with “Eye”)-LOO-UH
Ya marriott is expensive AF You can stay at way better hotels for less
why would u ever have him as a tour guide, very negative.